This edition: The Challenges Facing CUNY Today

Episode Details

Original tape date: February 23, 2011.

In today's difficult climate EdCast sits down with the CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein to discuss the issues facing the University and what can be done to affect the situation. Topics honed in on are the loss of money within CUNY's operating budget, better ways to generate revenue, as well as value of public education.

About this series

EdCast, a Telly Award winning monthly cable program dedicated to the most pressing education issues of the day, is hosted by CUNY Professor Linda Hirsch of Hostos Community College. EdCast brings together a diverse set of viewpoints to tackle these issues and make them accessible to viewers. Many of the most important civic leaders, educators, and authors have discussed critical issues such as mayoral control of New York City schools, charter schools, arts education, restorative justice, poverty’s effect on learning, and literacy development. With Linda’s background in education supported by the professional resources of Lehman Studies, EdCast ignites serious and meaningful conversations about education.